Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.46 |
| Below Poverty | 15.9% ▲ 59% above avg |
| College Grads | 28.4% ▼ 27% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.3% ▲ 8% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 40 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,406 (40.5%) |
| Some College | 799 (13.5%) |
| Associates | 1,010 (17%) |
| Bachelors | 663 (11.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,020 (17.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $53,545 ▼ 30% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $129,519 ▼ 54% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $804/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 4,377 |
| Vacant Units | 676 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Nowata County is located in Oklahoma and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 9,246 residents. With a median age of 41.94, it is a middle-aged county.
Nowata County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $53,544 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.3%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 15.9% is above the national average.
Housing in Nowata County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $129,519 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $804. Homeownership rates are high at 73.8%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Nowata County are majority White (65.22%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 28.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.
Nowata County, OK is a working-class area in Oklahoma. The 5 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74027 | Delaware | 848 | $42,344 | $126,600 | $697 | 4.2% | 17.8% |
| 74042 | Lenapah | 376 | $47,250 | — | $763 | 1.2% | 20.4% |
| 74048 | Nowata | 5,592 | $51,346 | $119,300 | $753 | 6.4% | 29.2% |
| 74072 | S Coffeyville | 1,657 | $64,531 | $142,000 | $891 | 3.1% | 33.5% |
| 74083 | Wann | 773 | $61,250 | $179,900 | $1,125 | 5.1% | 27.0% |